Annette Nel Photography

We had the most wonderful experience with Annette Nel Photography! From the moment we walked into the studio, we were greeted with warmth and kindness from Annette and Nicole and they spent time getting to know us and making my dog feel completely comfortable and relaxed. They are incredibly caring and patient, and you can tell they genuinely love animals. The whole session was so fun and Luna got so many cuddles and kisses in between working the camera! The photos Annette captured are simply outstanding and every shot is beautiful. It was so difficult to choose a selection from the gallery as they were all amazing! If you’re looking for someone who not only takes stunning photos but also creates a joyful, stress-free experience for you and your pet, look no further. We couldn’t be happier and will cherish these photos forever. Highly, highly recommend Annette and we can’t wait to capture more memories soon!

I’ve brought three of my dogs and one of my cats for a session with Annette and Nicole, and I’m always amazed by how patient they are with each and every one of them. They take the time to truly get to know each animal and cater to their individual needs and personalities, never rushing the process. It makes the entire experience so much better—for both my pets and me. And the photos? Absolutely stunning. I always recommend them to friends and family.

5 stars is not enough. An absolute must for every pet owner - regardless of your pet's age, size, shape, breed. Annette is not only an incredible pet photographer, capturing beautiful images, but she has a wonderful way with dogs and cats alike. Tailoring their photo shoot to each individual, Annette captures them at their best. Annette and Nicole are a formidable team, and together they create the magic. The personal touches are super special eg the choice of treats, the choice of backdrop colours, even the choice of packages available. Their preparation is brilliant and the pre photography questionnaire set the tone as to how fun the experience was going to be. Both Annette and Nicole relax even the most anxious pet owners - I'm not sure who has more fun! Annette Nel Photography is truly one of a kind, and an opportunity that should not be missed by any pet owner or pet lover. Thank you to them both. I will treasure these moments you captured so beautifully ❤️

From the warmth of the welcome to friendly goodbyes, the experience created during your pet photography session leaves more than perfect images of your pets, it creates memories of a fun day spent with two of the most passionate animal people you could wish to meet. The photos are beautiful, the process is fun and your pets are the focus. A must do for anyone wanting to immortalise their pets in print.

We’ve been doing annual family photos for 8 years, and for the past 3, we’ve stuck with Annette and Nicole) — and honestly, we’re not going anywhere else. The quality of their work, service, and products is always top-tier. From the moment we arrive, we’re greeted with a personalized welcome board — a small touch that somehow always makes us feel like VIPs, but in a super homely way. They just get us. Our dogs? Total characters. Reethum, our eldest, is a gorgeous snob. She gives zero effort because she knows she doesn’t need to — the camera somehow still captures her signature “don’t care, still hot” vibe. Symphonee, our angel-turned-Symphonoise, switches into chaos mode without warning, but Annette always catches her in those little in-between moments that feel so her. And Treble, our 2kg bundle of joy and mischief, turns every shoot into a circus — and yet the photos? It’s criminal to have to choose!! Every shot is a keeper. It’s always impossible to narrow them down. What makes Annette and Nicole special is how they let our dogs be who they are — they don’t force poses or perfection. They capture life as it happens. And afterwards, we always feel safe to give honest feedback, to share what worked, what didn’t, what we’d love to try next year. They listen. They remember. They care. Nicole deserves special mention — without her calming energy, quick hands, and hilarious commentary, the photos wouldn’t have turned out half as good. She’s the secret sauce. Three years in, and it honestly feels like they’ve become part of our family tradition. Our loyalty’s locked in. Highly, highly recommended. (Honestly, our only complaint — if you can even call it that — is being put in the impossible position of having to choose. Every single shot is a banger. Going through the final spread feels like betrayal, because how do you pick just a few when every photo deserves a spot on the wall? 😅) Anyway, Here’s a snippet of our d...